Yikes! Another tough series of shots to judge. The NPR over the bridge has much detail and texture despite the overcast lighting, and the composition is appealing. I'm a sucker for signal bridges, but the featured train did'nt have enough focused depth of field, plus the inclusion of other photog's and fans bothered me. I voted for the Sperko shot: I liked the subject emphasis and the cloaked romantic atmosphere of the steam.

I had little trouble deciding this time. For me, it's Tom Nanos' rendition on black & white. Believe we're to be evaluating a photo, and the theme simply directs "what" to photograph.

The beautiful light exposed in this photo is adding a lot to it....And I do like the photo's subject. Detail of the Diamond shot is great, hence, guess I simply think it's a beautiful railroad subject, photo...in black & white.

Track is always a good subject in black and white. Sadly, another set of diamonds has disappeared from the railroad scene. There is something about the noise that trains make when pounding diamonds that brings out the sheer drama of a railroad at work. Great shot. Got my vote!